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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30-- As of Wednesday, as many as 10 brutal wildfires were burning throughout the Golden State. The latest information updated by state authorities showed in Northern California 5,000 firefighters are winning battle with the massive Kincade Fire, while in the Southland "extreme red flag warnings" are into effect in much of Ventura and Los Angeles counties for the first time ever. The Kincade Fire erupted last Wednesday in Sonoma County, which is famed for its sprawling vineyards and superb wine. The fire scorched nearly 77,000 acres (more than 31,000 hectares), displaced tens of thousands of residents, consumed 57 homes, and is still 30 percent contained so far. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) said growth of the blaze had been controlled, but they have to monitor the situation carefully. "Today's a transition day," said Jonathan Cox, spokesman for Cal Fire at press conference Wednesday evening. "If we are looking good as far as fire growth this time tomorrow morning, I feel like that cautious optimism will be solidified. If we're not, if we have explosive growth tonight, we have our work cut out for us." The Getty Fire erupted two days ago near the famed Getty Museum near Hollywood that houses hundreds of millions of dollars in irreplaceable art and swept through some of the wealthiest enclaves in Los Angeles with more country clubs per mile than gas stations. | 
